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When are you able to charge your tenant double rent?
March 29, 2016 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution department discusses the circumstances in which you may be able to charge your tenant double rent. Liam explained “It can be a cause of frustration for Landlords to not ...
Read MoreProposed increases to Probate Court fees
Peter Levy, Consultant Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Wills and Probate Department discusses recent proposals to alter Probate Court fees. Peter explained, “It is usually necessary to obtain either a Grant of Probate (or, where no Will was left, Letters of ...
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Thank you to all who contributed to Astle Paterson’s charity Easter Coffee Morning on Friday 18th March 2016 in aid of the Brain and Spine Foundation!
March 18, 2016
We are pleased to announce that all at Astle Paterson have raised an incredible £461.82 at our Easter Coffee Morning in aid of Astle Paterson’s chosen charity for 2016, the Brain & Spine Foundation, which took place today Friday 18th March 2016 ...
Read MoreNational Living Wage must be paid to employees from 1st April 2016
Deborah Pegg, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Employment Department, discusses the impending deadline by which time all employers must pay their workers the National Living Wage. Deborah explained “The new compulsory National Living Wage for workers aged 25 and over will ...
Read MoreYour Invitation to Astle Paterson’s charity Easter Coffee Morning on Friday 18th March 2016 in aid of the Brain and Spine Foundation
March 15, 2016
At Astle Paterson we are pleased to announce that we are putting on an Easter Coffee Morning in aid of Astle Paterson’s chosen charity for 2016, the Brain & Spine Foundation, on Friday 18th March 2016 at our offices at Clay House, ...
Read MoreIncrease in Auction Sales of Houses
March 8, 2016
Sue Woodall, Director and Head of Astle Paterson’s Conveyancing Department discusses the affect the news that Stamp Duty may increase for investors from April has had on the property market. Following on from her article Stamp Duty rises due for Buy-to-Let ...
Read MoreControlling or coercive behaviour now a crime
Paul Walters, Solicitor and Mediator in Astle Paterson’s Family Department discusses a change in the law which is designed to protect victims of domestic abuse. Paul said “For some time there has been a gap in the law around domestic ...
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Congratulations to all the winners and other highly commended bodies of the Star Volunteer Awards 2016
February 29, 2016
Congratulations to all the winners and other highly commended bodies of the Star Volunteer Awards 2016 which took place on at Ashfield House, Ashby Road, Burton upon Trent during the evening of Friday 26th February 2016. Astle Paterson had the privilege ...
Read MoreCalls for cohabitation laws to be updated
February 22, 2016 | Written by: Martin Astle
Martin Astle, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family department and Wills & Probate department discusses recent calls for cohabitation laws to be updated following a woman’s fight to keep her home when her partner died. Mr Astle explained “Joy ...
Read MoreAre there going to be new rules as to how you recover debt?
February 16, 2016 | Written by: Fiona Patrick
Fiona Patrick, Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in Astle Paterson’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department discusses the proposed introduction of a Pre-Action Protocol for debt claims. Fiona explained, “Pre-Action Protocols provides guidance as to the steps ...
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